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Appointment No. 3: The Sanity Test for Parenthood

Appointment No. 3: The Sanity Test for Parenthood

“What if she says we’re not ready to be parents?  I asked Megan during our lunch walk. “She won’t. We’re both very responsible and intentional. It’s just a formality,” Megan assured me. “I’m just so nervous that we won’t say something right, then she’ll fail us, and our preparations up to this point will go out the window…” After phoning nearly twenty different psychologists and practices…

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The Phone call That Kicked Us Into Gear

I mean this with complete sincerity when I say that I have missed you. So much. While the “baby making” delay spanned several months, it truly has flown by for my wife and me. I hope it has for you as well, in a good way. During the Mom² interlude, we found no shortage of things to occupy ourselves, which really was a Godsend! I even managed to have my CMV trigger Mono (which took me down for…

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The Five Obstacles to Achieving Your Goals and How a Life Coach Can Help you Overcome Them

The Five Obstacles to Achieving Your Goals and How a Life Coach Can Help you Overcome Them

Have you ever set a goal for yourself, only to find that by your planned date of achievement, nothing much has changed? Maybe you made a little progress, or maybe things just kept “getting in the way” and prevented you from even starting. Perhaps you even went so far as making visual reminders for your goal, enlisting an accountability buddy, or bought all of the “supplies,” only to find that…

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Who Knew Enjoying Life Could be so Simple?

Who Knew Enjoying Life Could be so Simple?

Lounging next to a fire with Nordic melodies filling the space, I have to say that this snowy, January morning is what dreams are made of. It was a slow morning, beginning with a long husky snuggle where I combed my fingers through her multi-colored fur, marveling at how such a beautiful creature exists. I then gathered wood, built a fire, and ground gingerbread coffee beans for our French press.…

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Didn't See That Coming: A New Virus and A New Roadblock

A little over a week ago, my morning alarm went off, and I rolled over in bed to see a new alert on my phone. A new test result from my previous day’s bloodwork was back. I wasn’t concerned, but I promptly logged in to see my results our of sheer curiosity.

Cytomegalovirus IgM Value – Positive

Standard range: 0.0-29.9 AU/mL

Your Value: 41.6 AU/mL

Alright. Not a big deal. The doctor said most…

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Appointment No. 2 : Awakening Old Wounds

Appointment No. 2 : Awakening Old Wounds

When I learned a couple of weeks ago that today would be the day that I would have a balloon, camera, and other foreign objects/substances stuck inside me, I knew that even though these were necessary procedures to figure out what the heck is going on “down there,” I probably wasn’t going to enjoy the experience. Like we typically do, Megan and I decided to make-light of it in the meantime with…

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Acceptance: The Key to Coping with Whatever Comes Your Way

Acceptance: The Key to Coping with Whatever Comes Your Way

As we approach election day, I’m certain I’m not alone in a mix of emotions. While every election holds importance, this one feels paramount for many people. I’m not going to dive into the various reasons why, because this would turn into a very long and emotional post. And I’m just not equipped to go into that tonight.

A little over a month ago, I had a brief encounter with some friends.…

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Appointment No. 1: The Necessity of Knowing What You're getting Into

Appointment No. 1: The Necessity of Knowing What You’re getting Into

It’s finally here.

After months of anticipation, the day of our initial consultation appointment is here. After a less-than-restful night’s sleep, I wake up well before my alarm, work-out, and shower. Whether I’m doing asymmetrical lunges, feeding the dogs, shampooing my hair, or powering up my work computer, all I can seem to think about is this appointment.

What’s going to happen? Are…